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You Can't Reap Them All Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2001

based on 134 ratings

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There is good physical illustration in here that catches the attention of young and old alike.

OPEN:A Georgia farmer, ragged and barefooted, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water and just to pass the time of day he asked: "How is your cotton coming along?" he asked. "Ain’t got none," replied the farmer. "Did you plant any?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Threatening Baby

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 6, 2002

based on 90 ratings

| 3,677 views

Herod was threatened by the Baby Jesus. Are we threatened by Christ? Afraid he might rule our lives?

Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Nation - Under God?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 30, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 5,553 views

A shorter Sunday evening sermon for the 4th of July, explaining why we have our freedoms and what we must do to keep them.

Have you ever thought about why America is so great? Could it be because America is so different? Let’s take a look at just some of the ways in which we are so different. . . . Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. . . . Only in America do drugstores make the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: *other

"From Chaos To Redemption"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003

based on 194 ratings

| 13,071 views

The God of Creation takes empty lives and gives them purpose.

Genesis 1:1-5 “From Chaos To Redemption” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The first 5 verses of the Bible inform us that God brought Creation out of chaos. And chaos is a word that we--as Americans--understand in a way that we never have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Keys To Revival Series

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 11, 2001

based on 131 ratings

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There is a great need for revival; learn what we must do to prepare for God’s great outpouring.

I don’t think there’s a question in anyone’s mind that our nation, our city, and our church needs revival. There’s a darkness that’s settling over our cities and our churches. It’s the encroachment of satanic influence. It’s driving families to turn against each other. Matthew 10:21-22 “And the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Narnia: Winter, But Never Christmas:the Curse That Afflicts This Earth Series

Contributed by Dean Johnson on Dec 6, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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The winter controlling Narnia is a picture of the curse that controls our world.

A Lake Pointe Christmas in Narnia, Sermon #1 “WINTER, BUT NEVER CHRISTMAS: the Curse that Afflicts this Earth” Pastor Dean Johnson, Lake Pointe Bible Church, 11-27-05 INTRODUCTION: NARNIA IN THE NEWS The fictitious land of Narnia is very much in the news these days. Disney has spent one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel Chapter 10b Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2009

based on 1 rating

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Daniel’s example to us on waiting on God for answered prayers

Daniel – Chapter 10b Chapter 10 Outline I. Fasting And Prayer (10:1-9) a. The Fast (10:1-4) 1. The Duration (10:1-3) 2. The Location (10:4) b. The Feast (9:5-12) 1. The Man’s Apparel (10:5) 2. The Man’s Appearance (10:6) 3. The Man’s Affect (10:7-9) II. Hindrances and Deliverances ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

With Or Without You

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 23, 2009

based on 5 ratings

| 6,167 views

A comparison between the U2 song, "With or Without You" and Paul’s teaching on marriage and our relationship with Christ.

-As we’ve discussed in the past, in this first letter to the Corinthians, Paul is basically responding to their questions -Even though Paul spent considerable time in Corinth (in Acts 18, Luke tells us that Paul stayed there for a year and a half), they still had some major theological and very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prophet Voices Questions Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 22, 2009

based on 16 ratings

| 12,013 views

Habakkuk chronicles God’s answers to a prophet during a time of global uncertainty, economic recession & social instability, similar to what we are going through today. People in those days were like those today who wake up every morning with fear & anx

Habakkuk 1:1-4 A PROPHET VOICES QUESTIONS Exodus 23:6-8 The Book of Habakkuk chronicles God’s answers to a prophet during a time of global uncertainty, economic recession and social instability, similar to what we are going through today. People in those days were like those today who wake ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Church - God's 'remnant'

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 6, 2009

based on 35 ratings

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A sermon shared at a service at a small church to celebrate their 100th anniversary. A sermon to give encouragement and hope for the future.

John 15:1-11 Psalm 46 Brothers and sisters in Christ, we join together this morning, members, friends, family and brothers and sisters from local churches, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this church. On special occasions like anniversaries it is natural to look back over the past, to smile ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, John 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Thing Called Grace

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Apr 24, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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I received the outline for this message from a local Nazarene colleague. It draws a comparison between the grace Christ extended to the lady caught in adultery and the grace shown by the elements of the communion table.

THIS THING CALLED GRACE John 8:2-11 When I was in Grade 1, I was almost caught throwing rocks. It was during the lunchtime recess when my cousin and I decided the most productive thing to do was to throw rocks. We were not throwing rocks at the school. We were not trying to smash out windows. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gift Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 8, 2007

based on 41 ratings

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This sermon is the fourth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Mercy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

Today is Mother’s day and the most appropriate spiritual gift to talk about is that of showing mercy. Whether it’s a skinned knee or a broken heart mothers are the ones we usually turn to for compassion and love. However, there are just as many men who have the heart gift of showing mercy as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Is Our Dialect

Contributed by William Sigmon on Dec 6, 2008

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In the midst of trouble and strife, we are commanded to give thanks to God for the gift of his holy word, even when it seems to make no sense.

Thanksgiving is Our Dialect This is a difficult time and a blessed time - all at the same time - for our church. It is a difficult time because there is incredible strife in the world around us, and no small amount of strife within the church. People are struggling around us, watching their jobs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Silent Night, Holy Night Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 9, 2008

based on 7 ratings

| 12,277 views

Examining and applying the message of the Carol through the light of Scripture that all our nights may be appropriately silent and holy.

“Silent Night, Holy Night” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 2 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/7/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Europe in the early 1800s was a place of great war, turmoil and upheaval. Even after the Napoleonic Wars officially ended in 1815, it’s effects continued ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty In A Ugly Church

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 11, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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There is some many problems in the church. You can become discouraged. But if you look into the church, you will see more beauty than ever.

THE BEAUTY IN A UGLY CHURCH TEXT: EPH. 5:26-27 THEME: THERE IS BEAUTY IN AN IMPERFECT CHURCH Sometimes you can see too much of a church. My friend always warned me of this. In ministry you will see the cuts and the blemishes on the church. You will see too much of the people. This was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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